6. Prove that if A, B E Mnxn (F) are similar, then tr(A) = tr(B) (where tr(M) is the trace of the matrix M). (Remember that class notes and/or the text can help!)

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6. Prove that if A, B = Mnxn (F) are similar, then tr(A) = tr(B) (where tr(M) is the trace of
the matrix M). (Remember that class notes and/or the text can help!)
Transcribed Image Text:6. Prove that if A, B = Mnxn (F) are similar, then tr(A) = tr(B) (where tr(M) is the trace of the matrix M). (Remember that class notes and/or the text can help!)
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